Chapter 357:

Gerry leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees, and pulled out his phone.

“What is Alicia into these days? Cooking can be exhausting.

I should offer her something as a gesture of gratitude.”

Caden found himself momentarily speechless.

It felt as though he had been struck by Gerry’s words, as if he were accusing him of neglecting Alicia.

“Sure, ask her what she enjoys,” Caden replied, his voice steady.

If Gerry got an answer, Caden resolved to send her a gift first.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number, but she didn’t pick up.

“What’s going on? She didn’t answer,” he remarked.

Caden replied, “She’s been a bit down lately.

You might need to call a few more times and say something kind.”

“What’s troubling her?” Gerry asked.

“She usually has such a good temper.

What kind of jerk could make her so upset that she won’t even pick up her phone?”

found himself at a

the first time, Caden found himself being scolded without being able

jaw tightened, but he lowered his gaze, pretending to focus

muttered, the faintest hint of

just need space when

for explanations—just

again, but

to keep calling her? She’s serious this time, I can feel it,” Gerry grumbled under his breath, not wanting to get involved—especially not at dinner

flicker of impatience crossed Caden’s face, though he didn’t look

again,” he

doesn’t pick up, go to her office and bring her

brows arched in

about Caden today, something that didn’t sit

closer to

feeling alright? You

remained expressionless, his eyes glued

makes you say

pointed to the stack

you’ve signed Alicia’s name instead of

eyes narrowing as

name was scribbled across

and with a

Alicia.

Alicia.

Alicia.

one bore

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